Nick Saban, Alabama and College Football Playoff

Nick Saban on CFP: 'It's hard to reward a team with three losses,' like Alabama football
Nick Saban does not feel the College Football Playoff system is perfect. On "The Pat McAfee Show" Wednesday, the former Alabama football coach called for a system closer to basketball where teams are compared on various metrics including who teams beat,
Nick Saban Has Major Issue With College Football Playoff Format
Nick Saban isn't exactly a fan of college football's new 12-team Playoff format. Appearing on the "Pat McAfee Show" Wednesday, the former Alabama coach gave his thoughts on the CFP bracket and some of its pitfalls.
Nick Saban claims he invented ‘LANK,’ Alabama’s 2023 rallying cry
The Crimson Tide used the “LANK” rallying cry in 2023, rebounding from an early-season slump to win the SEC title and reach the College Football Playoff. Quarterback Jalen Milroe and cornerback Terrion Arnold were among those who helped popularize the slogan, which (allegedly) stands for “Let All Naysayers Know.”
Nick Saban warns Texas A&M ahead of team's visit to Auburn: 'That place is haunted'
Retired Alabama coach Nick Saban knows what can happen to the opposing team at Auburn's Jordan-Hare Stadium, and he decided to give the latest visitor a heads-up.
Nick Saban predicts SEC, Top 25 winners and losers in Week 13 college football picks
Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban and the rest of the "College GameDay" crew made their predictions for Week 13 games in both SEC and Top 25 action ahead of Saturday's games. Here's who Saban picked while joining Rece Davis,
Nick Saban tells hilarious story about Caleb Downs & Alabama ‘swear jar’
GameDay aired a feature on Downs, his childhood and his decision to leave Alabama for the Buckeyes following the retirement of coach Nick Saban after last season. Afteward, Saban first offered praise for Downs — who was named first-team All-SEC and the national Freshman of the Year in 2023 — and then told a hilarious story about their relationship.
What Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer can do vs Auburn that Nick Saban, Bear Bryant never did
Kalen DeBoer has the chance to do something in the Iron Bowl Nick Saban and Bear Bryant were not able to do for Alabama football.
Nick Saban jokes about Caleb Downs on 'College GameDay:' 'I don't know if I can trust him'
Nick Saban heaped praise upon Caleb Downs during a 'College Gameday' segment in which he said he had to pay the Ohio State star $500 for cursing.
Nick Saban laughs off underdog getting playoff nod over Alabama: ‘It was all subjective’
Nick Saban famously hated hypotheticals when he was head coach at Alabama, but once again on Friday brought up what might have happened had the Crimson Tide been in the 2022 College Football Playoff.
Nick Saban: Caleb Downs Said Alabama Was More 'Well-Prepared' for Big Games Than OSU
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, who previously played at Alabama under Nick Saban, offered a story to his former head coach about the difference
TCU football coach Sonny Dykes responds to comments by former ‘Bama coach Nick Saban
Making an appearance on the Pat McAfee show on Saturday, Saban sent a shot at TCU while being asked about teams being left out of the playoffs in general. “We would’ve been 13-point favorites against TCU if we would’ve played them,
Video: Nick Saban Says Alabama, Ole Miss Shouldn't Get Into CFP Bracket with 3 Losses
Now that he's no longer coaching the team, Nick Saban is apparently done lobbying on Alabama's behalf. The retired head coach ...
Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa dedicates homes in honor of Nick and Terry Saban
Nick and Terry Saban, Habitat officials and others gathered at Milestone Circle to dedicate two separate homes, one for ...
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Why Nick Saban feels for LSU coach Brian Kelly recruiting after Alabama football loss
When asked about Kelly's recruiting comments Friday, former Alabama football coach Nick Saban was empathetic, ...
Nick Saban: CFB Has 'Created a System That Promotes Self-Indulgent Behavior'
Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban has once again taken aim at the current state of college football. During an appearance ...
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UNC firing Mack Brown has national reporter recognizing what separated Nick Saban’s time as Alabama’s head football coach from the rest
UNC firing Mack Brown has some realizing how special Nick Saban's retirement as Alabama's head football coach was.
Alabama fans are realizing what it is like to be a normal college football fan
There was an expected drop-off for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team. Nick Saban spoiled the fanbase for years, where ...
‘Extremely impressive’: Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer talks Auburn WR Cam Coleman before Iron Bowl
Alabama football knows a thing or two about having an electric freshmen receiver, with Ryan Williams on the team. Now this week, the Crimson Tide will get to face another of the country’s best young ...